'Wonder Woman' artist reacts to criticism

Don Kramer has admitted that he knew the new Wonder Woman costume drawn for the title's revamp would provoke controversy but did not predict it would draw so much mainstream media attention.

The outfit was designed by DC Comics' co-publisher Jim Lee and has garnered both positive and negative reaction since it was revealed to the public last week.

The new costume features protagonist Diana Prince in black leather trousers, a red corset and a short dark jacket - a stark contrast to her traditional attire of blue star-studded hot pants and red bustier.

"People never react well to change. The original costume was iconic, and any deviation will garner some dissent," Kramer told Comic Book Resources.

"If people give the story a chance, the changes are very understandable."

The costume change comes as part of a new direction for Wonder Woman under new writer J. Michael Straczynski and artist Kramer.